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G435 URV

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,664 mi
Last recorded96,664 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG435 URV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 96,664 miles

both rear tyres worn low on edges and perished

front tyres worn on edges

nsf metal brake pipe has been greased

nsf outer cv boot minor leak

upper and lower ball joints both sides slight play

Fail 16 Jan 2018 96,659 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor and front sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings shock mount plate and area behind (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres worn low on edges and perished

front tyres worn on edges

nsf metal brake pipe has been greased

nsf outer cv boot minor leak

upper and lower ball joints both sides slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2016 95,154 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge and cracking

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge and cracking

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 82,277 miles

under body starting to corrode. & rear subframe also starting to corrode.

Fail 18 Jan 2016 82,277 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings fioor. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 82,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 82,223 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wiper/Washer switch faulty.

Pass 13 May 2013 80,064 miles

headlamp aim images slightly distorted

throttle pedal rubber missing

Pass 13 Jul 2012 76,650 miles

All tyres cracking on side walls

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 76,641 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

All tyres cracking on side walls

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 76,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 76,005 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 75,725 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front floor pan slight rust

Pass 8 Apr 2009 75,463 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

suspension weak on n/s/r,may reguire pumping up with fluid.

Fail 25 Mar 2009 75,463 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

suspension weak on n/s/r,may reguire pumping up with fluid.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 74,883 miles

corrosion starting in brake pipes

signs of corrosion in rear subframe

Pass 8 Feb 2007 74,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general vehicle rusting

Pass 11 Feb 2006 74,102 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Racing Flame?

Based on 7,572 MOT tests across 764 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
759
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 556
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 551
Steering rack gaiter split 512
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
fog lamp not working 356
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G435 URV is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 60,414 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Racing Flame fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 556 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G435 URV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Racing Flame typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Racing Flame is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G435 URV is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 31 October 1989.

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